Ex-Packers WR calls out Aaron Rodgers after taking Jets rookie under his wing.
The NY Jets are taking a bit of a risk with Western Kentucky receiver Malachi Corley, as he has a very unique skillset that could either turn him into a younger version of Deebo Samuel or cast him off to the graveyard of YAC-heavy receivers who never develop into reliable pros.
Aaron Rodgers seems to be allaboard the Corley train, as he is even offering to let Corley stay at his guest house in New Jersey to build chemistry with his newest passing game weapon. Jets fans should be very pleased with this news, even if former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Amari Rodgers is not.
Rodgers, a 5-11, 214-pound receiver with a similar build and playstyle to Corley, was picked in the third round by the Packers in 2021. He never panned out in the pros, and he seems to be hinting that he was never on the same page with Rodgers with his latest point on social media.
In a since-deleted tweet, Rodgers said that Corley’s connection with the Hall of Fame quarterback will help him play better as a rookie. Rodgers, who now plays for the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions, also bemoaned the fact Aaron didn’t go out of his way to strike up a connection with him during his rookie year.
